Why Jesus Called John the Baptist Elijah
Jesus does not say John is Elijah returned in person. He says that, for those willing to receive it, John fills the Elijah role of preparing people for the Lord, and he says something even greater about the kingdom.
How should Christians think about war and military service? A Biblical Guide
John the Baptist answers soldiers and tax collectors with commands about how they do their work, not whether they should leave it. The passage calls for visible repentance inside a person's station and points past John to the mightier one who comes.
What should Christian parents do when a child doubts God? A Biblical Guide
John the Baptist sent from prison to ask whether Jesus was the one to expect, and Jesus answered with what was happening rather than a rebuke. Parents can meet a child's doubt with the same patience and evidence.
What Does John 3:36 Mean? Context, Theology, and Application
John 3:36 concludes a testimony about Jesus by declaring that eternal life is found in the Son, while rejecting him leaves people under God's just judgment.